I haven't gotten to wear this boot much since I bought it. I really got it to replace boots that are their last leg. Getting ready for next fall and winter. I wear a size 8 shoe, but always go up a 1/2 size in my tall boots. This boot fit perfectly around my wide calf. If I had gotten an 8, it wouldn't have zipped. It is very important to read the measurements in the description and take them seriously. I love the zipper up the back. Very cute and stylish. This is my 6 pair of boots from Naturalizer and it looks like they are going to be great boots.